Definition of Anders Celsius

1. Noun. Swedish astronomer who devised the centigrade thermometer (1701-1744).

Exact synonyms: Celsius
Generic synonyms: Astronomer, Stargazer, Uranologist

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Literary usage of Anders Celsius

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1. International Catalogue of Scientific Literature by Royal Society (Great Britain) (1904)
"[Anders Celsius 1701-1901. A paper read at Upsala, by commission of the Royal Society of Science, Nov. 27th, 1901.] Nord Tidskr., Stockholm, 1901 (601- 617) ..."

2. Winston's Cumulative Loose-leaf Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Reference Bookedited by Charles Morris edited by Charles Morris (1921)
"The best known is Anders Celsius, born in 1701 ; died in 1744. After being appointed professor of astronomy at the University of ..."

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